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Overview |
Florida Southern | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1050/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $230 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Benedictine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Southern College is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 3,123 students)
Florida Southern vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Benedictine University?
- Florida Southern College is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Florida Southern than Benedictine University ($39,700.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Florida Southern ($25,658 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 20.8% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($10,266 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($27,730 vs. $20,083)
Florida Southern vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or Florida Southern .
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern or Benedictine University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Benedictine University and Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Benedictine University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $42,700)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/